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basis, and Planner Challacombe agreed that is how this will have to be handled. He believed there are ways trees can be protected through proper drainage and possibly bulkheaded walls, which could be a landscaping asset. Commissioner Lyons wished to know if this ordinance is broad enough to include protection of trees after construction as well as during construction. Environmental Planner Challacombe reported that he and Urban Forester Paul Palmiotto looked at this problem in terms of the landscape ordinance, and if a developer uses a tree to complete a portion of his landscape ordinance requirements, he will have to keep that tree alive and healthy for at least one year. Commissioner Lyons had a question in regard to the statement on Page 244 that any permit will remain valid for six months and will be renewable for successive six month periods. He felt this should be limited and possibly only renewable for one six month period. Discussion followed as to saying that a permit may be renewable for "a" successive six month period, and it was generally agreed this was preferable. Commissioner Bowman again brought up the new septic tank regulations requiring additional fill, and wondered if we are making a mistake in exempting single family lots under one acre in size from these regulations. Planning Manager Keating noted that if single family lots were not exempted, he did not have sufficient staff to ensure that the ordinance would be carried out adequately. Chairman Bird wished to be sure we weren't being overly restrictive to someone who just wanted to do some light underbrushing and wanted to know what exactly is involved in obtaining a permit in addition to paying the fee. Attorney Paull explained that if someone just cuts down underbrush and is not removing any trees, there is an 90 NOV 16 1983 gQ°K r�� I